IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad masterclass sinks MI as CSK keep playoff hopes alive | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings’ skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (ANI Photo) Chennai Super Kings delivered a complete performance to defeat Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter at Chepauk, keeping their playoff hopes alive while pushing their rivals further down the table.The foundation of the win was laid by a disciplined bowling effort, led … Read more

IPL 2026: ‘We are keeping it simple’- Ruturaj Gaikwad eyes playoff push after big win vs MI | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings’ captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad reflected on a complete team performance after guiding Chennai Super Kings to a commanding eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, a result that keeps their playoff hopes alive.Named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 67, Gaikwad highlighted how CSK managed to wrest back control after … Read more

Anushka Sharma gets T20 captaincy, Harleen Deol to lead India-A in ODIs during England tour | Cricket News

India’s Harleen Deol (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: India-A have announced separate squads for their upcoming tour of England, with Anushka Sharma set to lead the T20 side and Harleen Deol captaining the ODI team. The tour will feature three T20Is starting June 20, followed by three one-day matches from July 1.Anushka Sharma, who recently … Read more

‘It was very difficult’: Harmanpreet Kaur reacts to key absence in India’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News

Harmanpreet Kaur (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that Amanjot Kaur’s injury has created a big problem for the team ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup in England, but she remains hopeful the replacements can deliver when needed.Seam-bowling all-rounder Amanjot has been ruled out for four to five months with a … Read more

IPL 2026 playoffs venues to be decided in a day or two: Devajit Saikia | Cricket News

Mumbai: The BCCI will announce the venues of the IPL 2026 playoffs in a couple of days’ time. “We are working on what could be the appropriate venue for the IPL playoffs and the final. So, we will take another two days’ time,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told reporters at the BCCI HQ here on … Read more

IPL 2026: ‘MS Dhoni can surprise’ – R Ashwin gives major update before CSK vs MI | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has ruled out MS Dhoni’s return for Chennai Super Kings’ big IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Dhoni has not played a single game this season because he is recovering from a calf injury, and fans were hoping he would eventually … Read more

‘On paper, Mumbai are Stronger’: Kaif backs MI over CSK Ahead of IPL clash | Cricket News

MI and CSK players after the match. (Pic credit: IPL) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Mumbai Indians hold the edge over Chennai Super Kings ahead of their high-profile IPL 2026 clash, citing the depth and experience in Mumbai’s squad.Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Mumbai Indians (MI) tonight, May 2, 2026, at the M. A. … Read more

R Ashwin flags ‘similar to MS Dhoni’ template as Jadeja’s biggest T20 limitation | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Ravindra Jadeja (AP Photo) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed concern over Ravindra Jadeja’s cautious approach against spin, highlighting a long-standing issue in his T20 game.Since the 2020 IPL season, Jadeja has struggled to accelerate against slower bowlers, often allowing opposition captains to use spin as a containment strategy during the middle … Read more

IPL 2026 | CSK keen to nurture young talent for next decade: ‘Hope to see him here for 5–10 years’ | Cricket News

CHENNAI: When Chennai Super Kings shelled out a staggering ₹14.2 crore each for fresh faces Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma at last Dec’s IPL mini auction, it turned heads. The two even became the joint-most-expensive uncapped Indian players ever signed at an IPL auction.For a franchise known for the ‘dad’s army’ tag and stability, there’s … Read more